What We Believe
Within the Body of Christ, it is those beliefs we share that bind us, calling us into common service, through a common faith. The existence of denominations makes clear though, that there are both subtle and stark differences in priorities, culture and specific beliefs regarding scripture and how it applies to us, both corporately and individually.
Whether it be such things as observing the Sabbath on a Saturday vs. Sunday; Speaking in Tongues, Dancing before the Lord, or Women in the pulpit, there are a myriad different areas where we may disagree.
So it is important, before you choose a church home, that you are in agreement with most, if not all, of what that church believes; With that in mind....
This is the heart of what we believe…
1.We believe the Holy Bible is the inspired Word of God, the all-sufficient authority in matters of faith, doctrine, and Christian living.
2.We believe in one God, eternally existing in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
3.We believe in the Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ, and that He is true God and man. He died on the cross for our sins, rose bodily from the dead, and ascended into Heaven, where He sits at the right hand of the Father and is our High Priest and Advocate.
4.We believe that mankind was created in the image of God but fell into sin, becoming lost, separated from God. Only through regeneration by the work of the Holy Spirit can one's salvation be obtained and God-centered spiritual life restored.
5.We believe that eternal salvation is the free gift of God, entirely apart from one's works, and is possessed by any and all who have faith in and receive Christ Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
6. We believe in a regenerated church membership: persons old enough to understand their need for Jesus and who, of their own free will, accept Him as their personal Lord and Savior.
7. We believe that baptism is by immersion and the Lord's Supper is a memorial to His suffering and death on the cross. These ordinances are to be observed by the church, though they are not to be regarded as the means or requirements for salvation.
8.We believe in the personal, bodily, and glorious return of the Lord Jesus Christ, and that the promise of His Second Coming inspires believers to a dynamic and zealous life of service for Him.
9. We believe in the resurrection of the dead, the eternal blessedness of believers (the saved) in Heaven, and the eternal separation from God of unbelievers (the unsaved) in Hell.
10. We believe in the autonomy of the local church, which shall manage its own affairs and shall not be subject to any other religious body or organization.
Beyond these, we observe the Sabbath on Sunday, Speak in tongues,
Dance before the Lord, and honor Women in the pulpit.